Huddersfield Giants v St Helens: First Utility Super League preview
Last Updated: 12/04/15 2:37pm
Luke Walsh is poised to make his first appearance of the season for St Helens in Sunday’s First Utility Super League trip to Huddersfield Giants.
Walsh has recovered from the leg break he suffered against Widnes last July and is named in Keiron Cunningham’s 19-man squad.
Jon Wilkin is also fit following a hamstring injury while Travis Burns also returns as the reigning Super League champions attempt to halt a three-game losing streak.
Huddersfield lost both of their Easter fixtures and they are without centre Joe Wardle, who serves a one-match suspension, while Brett Ferres is out with an ankle injury that is expected to sideline him for up to four months.
On-loan Hull KR forward Jordan Cox is set to make his Giants debut, while Jake Connor is in line for a recall.
Huddersfield Giants: Chris Bailey, Danny Brough, Jodie Broughton, Jake Connor, Jordan Cox, Eorl Crabtree, Leroy Cudjoe, Jamie Ellis, Scott Grix, Craig Huby, Jack Hughes, Craig Kopczak, Michael Lawrence, Jermaine McGillvary, Anthony Mullally, Aaron Murphy, Luke Robinson, Ukuma Ta’ai, Kyle Wood.
St Helens: Tommy Makinson, Jordan Turner, Adam Swift, Travis Burns, Luke Walsh, Mose Masoe, James Roby, Kyle Amor, Jon Wilkin, Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Alex Walmsley, Mark Flanagan, Lance Hohaia, Luke Thompson, Greg Richards, Matty Dawson, Andre Savelio, Jack Ashworth, Olly Davies.